It had to be you, Alan Greenspan

It's the economy. IT's THE ECONOMY! And yes, I am stupid. I've hung up my hang up on foreign policy and turned my undivided attention to the "r" word. I have no idea what I'm reading as economists baffle me. There are really no two opinions alike. Who are these people and why don't they agree? I desperately comb the business section of the paper obsessed with economic indicators, interest rates, unsecured mortgage packages, and unemployment numbers. Yet I can't help but wonder if Alan Greenspan doesn't feel a teensy- weensy bit guilty. Alan, sorry baby but the housing bubble burst. We're all being slimed. Weren't you supposed to keep an eye on the banks and ill conceived derivitives?

I admit I re-financed with an adjustable rate mortgage which in hindsight wasn't prudent, but I did get the low, low, low, interest rate of 4.5%. Btw, Wells Fargo, why did I have to put down 20% at the time of purchase? Now I read the whole freaking world made little or no downpayment and got vacay money to boot. I did get oh so lucky and sell my condo before it would have doubled as my tomb. There I would have been face down in the living room with a rusty for sale sign out on the lawn, and these last words frozen on my lips, "Alan what about the banking industry"?

Ben Bernake what's your opinion? Should I just say "no" to shopping? But wait, the President is sending me a check for that very purpose. This confuses me. Should I stop and save, or go and spend; someone tell me the truth! Maybe I should car pool. That always sounds so sensible doesn't it? Except I don't leave my apartment to work. I might do it anyway,for the peace of mind it could bring . Does anyone want to come? I do have a fuel efficient car ,although if gas gets to $4 a gallon I'm getting a bike... or dog sled if the winter doesn't end. Ben, I'll never be able to retire if you and those crazy economists keep muttering: inflation, stagflation, recession, and depression. I've worked hard all these years and now Fed boy Ben, you need to do the same because, "it's the economy stupid".